Psychology of Popularity

Psychology of Popularity

Psychology of Popularity

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

About this course: The level of popularity you experienced in childhood and adolescence is still affecting you today in ways that you may not even realize. Learn about how psychologists study popularity and how these same concepts can be used in adulthood to be more successful at work, become better parents, and have a happier life.

Who is this class for: This class is for anyone who went to high school. By the time you finish this course, you will never think about popularity the same way again. You will think differently about how to help today's generation of popularity-obsessed teens, and you may just feel better about your own adolescence too!

Created by:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Taught by:Dr. Mitch Prinstein , John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and Author of Popular: The Power of Likeability in a Status-Obsessed World

We will review why popular people really do have better skills and life outcomes compared to others.

5 videos

Video: How is Popularity Related Health Risk Behaviors?

Video: Let’s Talk About Sex (and Babies)!

Video: Popular Teens are Not as Risky as we Thought?

Video: How Does Popularity Predict Long-Term Adult Outcomes?

Video: Closing Video

Graded: Module 6 Quiz

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 of 336 ratings

EA

great course! 100% recommended

Fantastic course!

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great course! Had real implications in my daily life and can be used to improve the quality of individual's lives.